Chicago
Bears
2-2
17
FINAL
34
Green Bay
Packers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Green Bay Packers topped the Chicago Bears 34-17 in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for the Packers, who aimed to maintain momentum against their division rivals.
Quarterback Jordan Love led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for 248 yards and a touchdown, while running back Josh Jacobs added a strong ground game with 92 rushing yards. Wide receiver Jayden Reed was a standout in the passing game, racking up 98 receiving yards and providing a consistent target throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Packers were relentless, with Keisean Nixon leading the way with nine total tackles. Micah Parsons contributed significantly with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Bears' offense, while Denzel Ward's interception marked a pivotal moment that shifted momentum firmly in Green Bay's favor. This defensive effort ultimately sealed the Bears' fate as they struggled to respond to the Packers' dominance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 248 | 1 | 0 | 98.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 35 | 19 | 54% | 180 | 0 | 1 | 56.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 21 | 92 | 4.4 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 73 | 5.2 | 27 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 42 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | 9 | 98 | 10.9 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 63 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 50 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 |

